Category Archives: Food & Nutrition
The Top Health Benefits of Bee Pollen According to Science
The many health benefits associated with honey have been well documented and I’ve already written an article on why Manuka honey is good for you. But many people don’t know about the health benefits of bee pollen. Bee pollen is anti-inflammatory, has anti-cancer properties, strengthens the immune system, treats various allergies, and may even help you lose weight.
Flavored Water Recipes To Help You Lose Weight
Vegan Protein: Plant Based Protein Sources for Vegans and Vegetarians
Vegan protein in a healthy diet should include all the essential amino acids to be truly nutritious. One of the challenges of finding good plant-based protein is that it doesn’t always contain all the nine essential amino acids that your body needs. Complete protein foods need to have the nine essential amino acids required for energy, a strong immune system, and healthy skin.
Coconut water: Is It Good for You, Nutrition, Benefits, Side Effects (Science Based)
Coconut water is the delicious and nutritious liquid found in young coconuts. Coconut water is good for you because it contains minerals, fiber, and other healthy nutrients. Drinking coconut water is good for replacing lost fluids and electrolytes, lowering your blood pressure, and helping you lose weight quicker.
Proven Health Benefits of Celery & Nutrition Facts (Evidence Based)
Celery is a low carb, low-calorie crunchy vegetable that has many health benefits. Consuming celery stalks, celery ribs or celery leaves is extremely good for you. Celery is good for weight loss, lowers blood pressure, promotes good liver health, and helps manage diabetes. Celery is also rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help to strengthen your immunity and fight disease.
Why Hot Dogs and Processed Meat Might Be the Most Dangerous Foods of All Time
Who isn’t afraid of the word “cancer”? We all know a family member or a friend who had it. And indeed, according to the American Cancer Society, more than one million people in the United States suffer from cancer each year. According to scientific studies, certain foods such as hot dogs, bacon, potato chips and even sugar could possibly increase the risk of cancer. In addition, processed meat like hot dogs may also contain harmful ingredients such as nitrites, MSG, and mechanically separated meat (MSM).
The Best Foods to Cleanse and Prevent Clogged Arteries
Scientifically Proven Health Benefits of Cacao Powder and Dark Chocolate
Cacao powder is claimed to be a superfood because it contains naturally occurring antioxidants with many health benefits. Cacao powder comes from grinding up cacao beans after removing the cocoa butter (cocoa fat). The health benefits of cacao powder and dark chocolate have been linked to keeping your heart healthy, lifting your mood, preventing cancer, and even helping to lose weight.
Early Signs of Kidney Disease & How to Protect Your Kidneys (Evidence Based)
Kidney disease is a serious medical issue with an unfortunate prevalence in our society. According to the medical journal, Primary Care, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem affecting approximately 13% of the United States population. (1)
The scientific journal, Kidney International Supplements, advises that some of the risk factors for kidney disease are high blood pressure, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, and the use of analgesic medications. (2)